Intercity125 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Lovely layout and oozes atmosphere........... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Cheers InterCity125 a lot of time and effort has gone into it, even though i've only spent £150 on it not inc stock of course, next show is at Dukinfield next weekend, still got plenty of little details to add, as well as getting all the stock cleaned and prepped ready to go hope fully add some new photos on here in a bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity125 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Cheers InterCity125 a lot of time and effort has gone into it, even though i've only spent £150 on it not inc stock of course, next show is at Dukinfield next weekend, still got plenty of little details to add, as well as getting all the stock cleaned and prepped ready to go hope fully add some new photos on here in a bit You're welcome. Considering the budget of just £150, the result is fantastic. Nice detailing too. Look forward to reading more following its appearance at the Dukinfield Show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 well we are almost ready to rock and roll over to Dukinfield model railway and transport show, At Astley Sports college, SK16 5BL hope to see a few of you there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 sorry about the delay in posting these up for you all, these were taken at the Dukinfield show last weekend the layouts two latest locos, the New Hornby NCB Sentinal and the Electrogen side tank which ive made a bit more British, this will eventually go into NCB black The New Sentinal "Gerty" our new anglicized Electrogen side tank new locos on shed at Shunters MPD The sentinal shunts wagons in the siding over all view of Shunters MPD Another overall View of Shunters MPD the show was a great success, with only a few minor problems encountered, these will be fixed in the coming weeks ready for the next show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger j Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Is that a shy class 24 I spy just poking its nose out of the shed? If you ever manage to coax it out of the engine shed for a piccy, tell it we don't bite......(I think) GJ *EDIT* added sign off (I know its not massively important but......) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 well Shunters MPD was out and about again this weekend, at the East lancashire railway modellers Charity organisation exhibition the layout performed well with no issues at all it was well recieved by other exhibitors and the small amount of public too, heres a few piccys from the weekend as always Shunters MPD is available for exhibition should any Exhibition Manager wish to have it for their show just get in touch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger j Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Looking great as ever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 cheers, notice we got the class 24 out for you too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmanjack Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I have just read the whole thread and this is a great little layout, it oozes plenty of activity and atmosphere. For the mention £150 spend (locos included), I think you have done a marvelous job in presenting an exhibition layout. Well done. One question in regards to uncoupling, I don't see any ramps nor staples on couplers (magnetic uncoupling), so how do you go about shunting/uncoupling during operating sessions ? Cheers, Gary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Hi Gary, the £150.00 doesn't include the locos or stock, as its forever changing and increasing. for uncoupling we use a paper clip that is unfolded into a hook shape, given the amount of positions available to uncouple stock etc it was felt that this method would give us a more flexible way of shunting as in the real world (having done it many times). also by doing it this way it prevents the layout being cluttered with magnets and ramps, which in a small space could spoil the overall effect. on a larger layout i would be tempted by uncoupling ramps or magnets, especially if there were any fixed uncoupling places such as at a station, for running round etc. regarding couplings we decided to stick with the narrow tension lock system, as it works for us, but given the amount of stock we have, to convert it all to anything else would be a massive task. Hope this helps Cheers Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Latest news: Shunters MPD will be attending the one day model railway exhibition on the 11th October at Davy united social club in Sheffield recently i have invested in a few more locos and some finishing off of details for others as can be seen bellow this is the electrogen side tank which i anglisized earlier in the year, she finally has her NCB lettering and number 12 This is Norman a new austerity and welcome addition to the fleet has been weathered slightly NCB No 12 again freshly completed double Bolster with pipe load, the wagon is made up from the Parkside kit Brand new 1F suitable decorated with lamps and other details 1F again with the new Bolster wagon as you can see ive been busy, and there is also some more scenic details being added photos of which i hope to put up soon cheers Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 layout is all packed ready once again for this weekends one day show at Davy United social club in Sheffield S9 4ER its a one day show so hope to see anyone who's going tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Just confirmed that once again Shunter's will be at Dukinfield railroad show on the 11th 12th April, time to do some modelling and prep work me thinks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Its show time once again and the first for this year, off to Dukinfield show tomorrow morning for the weekend. The show is at Astley Sports College, Yew Tree Lane SK16 5BL hope to see some of you there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Well after a successful weekend at Dukinfield show where i picked up 4 new exhibition invites its time to get on with a few small repairs and some additional detailing. before i start planning a new industrial layout here's some pics from the weekend Overall view of the layout inc the new scratch built scaffolding Close up of the scaffolding General view Bank woods machine wood shop, this gets a surprising amount of freight traffic Scaffolding and yard 4f on shed viewed from the canal Birds eye view from above the shed area Birds eye view from bank woods mill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Time for an update on the latest happenings at Shunters MPD: well we have a couple of new locomotives a repainted Hornby pug named Stormer and an Andrew Barclay 040 saddle tank built from the ARC Models kits onto a Hornby Pug chassis The layout recently attended the Leigh model railway show where these two locos made their debut, the barclay still requires further detailing work but performed brilliantly over the two days and was very well received. over the weekend, sadly I noticed that some of the older 2nd hand points were starting to show their age as such I'm are planning to relay them with new ones over the coming few weeks, i hope to post photos of this over the coming few weeks below are a few photos from the weekend: hope to update you all soon Happy Modelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Just "fast forwarded" through your thread, and enjoyed it greatly. I noticed that there has been a gradual shift from wholly mainline towards true industrial locos. Don't know if you are a member, but the Industrial Railway Society has a lot of its magazines on-line now. Try here, and work down through the "archive" section: http://www.irsociety.co.uk You could always do horrible things to Terriers, Jinties and GWR panniers! because members of all three types went into industrial use in various places. All the best, Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Morning all, I know its been a while since the last update on the layout, sadly been very busy with other things. However, we're excited currently with our own model shop developments as we have recently won a small business award from none other than Dragons' Den star, Theo Paphitis! We got to meet him in person to collect our award and to chat to fellow Dragon, Deborah Meaden on the day as she was one of the guest speakers at the event in Birmingham. Plenty of exciting times ahead now that we're in Mr Paphitis' inner circle of business... Here we both are collecting our award from Theo Paphitis. I am on the left whilst Christopher, my business partner for the model shop, is on the right. In further news i am intending on selling this layout, as im ready to start a new industrial layout. I have one last show with this layout just before Easter. If anyone is interested in buying the layout please send me a private message. The sale is for the layout only, so no stock, lights or controllers will be included. Cheers Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 When you say 'model shop', do you mean 'shop, selling models'? Or, is there more to it than that? Either way, the very best of fortune with it. We need more model shops, of any description, especially ones run by chaps called Kevin. Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunneyCastle5029 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 When you say 'model shop', do you mean 'shop, selling models'? Or, is there more to it than that? Either way, the very best of fortune with it. We need more model shops, of any description, especially ones run by chaps called Kevin. Kevin yes its an online model shop selling small detailing kits and accessories www.northwesternmodels.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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